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Meet the author from Walsall who wants to teach us how to listen to what animals are telling us

What are animals trying to say to humans and how can we be a good listener? Those are the questions Amelia Thomas hoped to answer during her journey of discovery in which she came face to face with many creatures great and small.

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Weekend|22 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Meet the author from Walsall who wants to teach us how to listen to what animals are telling us
Supporting image for story: 'I started my own cocktail business in Staffordshire and teach people how to craft their own drinks from mojitos to daiquiris'
'I started my own cocktail business in Staffordshire and teach people how to craft their own drinks from mojitos to daiquiris'
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Features|22 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'
'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'
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Business|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: 'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song
'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song
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Features|Dec 13
Supporting image for story: West Midlands wedding pianist explains how she plays her part making priceless memories - and why Spotify can't compete
West Midlands wedding pianist explains how she plays her part making priceless memories - and why Spotify can't compete
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Weekend|Nov 29
Supporting image for story: Midlands-based Frank Sinatra singer brings The Rat Pack: Christmas in Vegas show to the region
Midlands-based Frank Sinatra singer brings The Rat Pack: Christmas in Vegas show to the region
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Entertainment|Nov 22
Supporting image for story: 'I fulfilled my dream to open a women's clothing shop in Cannock - now I help women of all ages find clothes they love'
'I fulfilled my dream to open a women's clothing shop in Cannock - now I help women of all ages find clothes they love'
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Features|Nov 8

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Supporting image for story: 'I grew up in Wolverhampton now I'm starring in a one-woman play inspired by Edith Nesbit's ghost stories'
'I grew up in Wolverhampton now I'm starring in a one-woman play inspired by Edith Nesbit's ghost stories'
Features|Nov 1
Supporting image for story: 'I started working in landscaping during my school holidays in the West Midlands now I lead a team of five in my own business and I've worked on a McDonalds drive-thru'
'I started working in landscaping during my school holidays in the West Midlands now I lead a team of five in my own business and I've worked on a McDonalds drive-thru'
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Weekend|Oct 25
Supporting image for story: 'I'm living my dream writing cosy crime novels from my home in Wolverhampton'
'I'm living my dream writing cosy crime novels from my home in Wolverhampton'
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Features|Oct 25
Supporting image for story: 'Clay is therapy' - We meet the owner of a Staffordshire pottery studio who teaches workshops and paint-a-pot sessions
'Clay is therapy' - We meet the owner of a Staffordshire pottery studio who teaches workshops and paint-a-pot sessions
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Features|Oct 18
Supporting image for story: 'I'm a sleep consultant from Brierley Hill and I offer solutions to help tired parents and children'
'I'm a sleep consultant from Brierley Hill and I offer solutions to help tired parents and children'
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Features|Oct 11
Supporting image for story: 'It’s the gift of music and passing it on' - We meet a musical couple who sell instruments and offer lessons at their shop in Pelsall
'It’s the gift of music and passing it on' - We meet a musical couple who sell instruments and offer lessons at their shop in Pelsall
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Entertainment|Oct 4
Supporting image for story: "I loved learning calligraphy so much, I now teach others at workshops in Wolverhampton and Stourbridge"
"I loved learning calligraphy so much, I now teach others at workshops in Wolverhampton and Stourbridge"
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Entertainment|Sep 20
Supporting image for story: We visit a cosy and friendly Stourbridge tea room where the owner bakes cakes, scones, brownies and blondies from scratch
We visit a cosy and friendly Stourbridge tea room where the owner bakes cakes, scones, brownies and blondies from scratch
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Features|Sep 13
Supporting image for story: 'A seaside shop in the middle of Halesowen': We visit the independent gift store which offers so much more than shopping
'A seaside shop in the middle of Halesowen': We visit the independent gift store which offers so much more than shopping
Weekend|Sep 6
Supporting image for story: "I taught beauty and holistic therapy in West Midlands college classrooms for 25 years and now I have my own holistic and tarot business in Bewdley"
"I taught beauty and holistic therapy in West Midlands college classrooms for 25 years and now I have my own holistic and tarot business in Bewdley"
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Features|Aug 30

UK News

Supporting image for story: Households suffer miserable year of across-the-board bill increases
Households suffer miserable year of across-the-board bill increases
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Trump and Zelensky to meet in Florida for talks on ending Ukraine war
Trump and Zelensky to meet in Florida for talks on ending Ukraine war
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Firefighters tackle building fire in centre of Glasgow
Firefighters tackle building fire in centre of Glasgow
UK News|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Starmer criticised for celebrating democracy activist’s return from Egypt
Starmer criticised for celebrating democracy activist’s return from Egypt
UK News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day
Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day
UK News|11 hours ago
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|12 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|12 hours ago
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|19 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7

World News

Supporting image for story: More than 1,500 flights cancelled in US due to snow
More than 1,500 flights cancelled in US due to snow
World News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Fire tears through historic waterfront in Maine
Fire tears through historic waterfront in Maine
World News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period
Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period
World News|15 hours ago
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|19 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting
Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting
World News|21 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting
Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting
World News|21 hours ago
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